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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,467.74, 236,622.91 and 94,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,467.74, 236,622.91 and 94,986.60 is: 131,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,467.74 : 236,622.91 = 94,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,467.74/236,622.91 = 94,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,467.74x = 236,622.91 × 94,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,467.74x = 22,476,005,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,005,703.01/171,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,080.08

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